Clone of 2025 Excellence in Nursing Advancement and Education Scholarship

Find Your Voice

The MNSA is excited to provide 1 student with a $1,000 Scholarship sponsored by The Michigan Nurses Foundation! Nursing students deserve learning environments that support their growth, encourage questions, and prepare them to provide safe, competent patient care. Learning to advocate for your education is an important step toward becoming a confident nurse and helping create a stronger nursing culture.*Please respond to the following questions using your own experiences, observations, and ideas.*You must be present to win.
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Are you an MNSA/NSNA member? Please put NSNA member number if applicable.
*This will not exclude you from being eligible for the scholarship
1. Recognizing Barriers to Self-AdvocacyWhat are two barriers or challenges that may prevent nursing students from advocating for themselves in classroom or clinical settings? How could these barriers affect their education, confidence, or preparation to become safe and competent nurses?
Do you aspire to be in management, nursing education, or research? Do you aspire ti get your DNP or PhD?
2. Speaking Up for Your EducationImagine you are not receiving the clinical experiences, guidance, or learning opportunities you need to develop an important nursing skill. How would you communicate your concerns and advocate for your educational needs? Describe the strategies you would use to communicate effectively and professionally..
Don't overthink it - are you a peer mentor? Do you participate in your school SNA or other clubs? ANA Townhall, MNA Ed. Days, Hill Days?
3. Responding to Discouraging MessagesSuppose an instructor, preceptor, or another healthcare professional responds dismissively when you ask a question or advocate for a learning opportunity. How would you respond professionally and confidently while keeping your focus on learning, developing your skills, and becoming a safe and competent nurse?
Don't overthink it - are you a peer mentor? Do you participate in your school SNA or other clubs? ANA Townhall, MNA Ed. Days, Hill Days?
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Find Your Voice